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Indeed, the joy we receive from being in Christ will be more valuable than any earthly treasure.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 1)
Attitude and the spirit in which we communicate are as important as the words we say.
From Proverbs 16:24: “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
(answer found at the end of this post)
The 21st President of the United States was Chester Alan Arthur. He assumed the office upon the death of President James Garfield, who was assassinated.
Here are a few quick facts about President Arthur:
Nicknamed “The Gentleman Boss” because of his duties and service to both the Union army and later the port authority of New York, Arthur’s previous occupations included teacher and lawyer. During the Civil War, he served as Union quartermaster where it was his duty to organize food and supplies for the New York troops.
The son of a Baptist preacher, Arthur quite frankly never expected to be President. However, circumstances placed him in the highest office in the land, and he performed his tasks with devotion and diligence.
One of his administration’s most significant tasks was in reforming the federal government’s civil service. In 1883, Arthur signed the Pendleton Act, which eliminated the “spoils” system in filing jobs with the federal government. A Civil Service Commission was established, and future federal jobs would be distributed on merit instead of patronage.
Before Arthur moved into the White House, designer Louis Comfort Tiffany was hired to redecorate its state rooms. More than 20 wagon loads of furnishings were hauled away to be auctioned off.
As the Election of 1884 loomed ahead, Arthur declined to run for re-election. He had been hiding a serious illness throughout much of his term of office. Bright’s disease, a fatal kidney illness, took his life in 1886.
A deck of cards
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Sometimes in life’s journey . . . when one door of opportunity closes, our patience will sometimes discover another open door with even more rewarding opportunities.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated August 31)
Life is God’s gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to God. Make it a fantastic one.
Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998) was an American author and motivational speaker.
Fulfilled
With confidence
Walking by faith
Light of righteousness leads
Trust
Encouraged
With assurance
Faith’s trusted steps
Perseverance carries hope forward
Endurance
Overwhelmed
With adversity
Grace transforms darkness
Faithful outlook trusts Jesus
Triumphant
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As we receive the Lord’s daily bread, our faith grows from the sustaining nourishment of the Resurrection.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated August 30)
For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
From Matthew 22:36-37: “‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'”
John Ortberg (born 1957) is an American pastor as well as a Christian author and speaker.
Landscape witnessed, far and wide
Designed with painter’s vision
Praising daily, valley’s peace
Backdrop of divine precision
River slices through meadows
Lined with colonies of trees
Shining, crystal-blue waters
Beauty’s reflections, always free
Time never standing alone
Counted with infinite years
Honoring each precious gift
Postcard image, others find dear
Autumn paints its backstory
Borrowed from nature’s rainbow
Rising above, mountain peaks
Creator’s spirit freely flows
Seasons exchanging places
Poised to share wondrous treasures
Composing hope’s harmony
Melody of timeless pleasures
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Looking out from my kitchen window, I envision our Creator’s invitation to enjoy more from His infinite treasures.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated August 29)
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